Temple Beth El of Bradenton
4200 32nd St. W, Bradenton, Florida
(941) 755-4900 (FAX) (941) 755-2023
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  Temple Beth El
Bradenton, Florida 
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Sept. 1st:
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@ TBE
7:00 pm
 

    Sept. 4th:   Selichot &   Havdalah
@ TBE
7:30 pm

 
  
Sept. 21st:
 Sukkot Building
@TBE
 
 
 
  Sept. 26th:
 1st day of
Religious School
 
 
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Issue: # 12Sept. 2010
Rabbi Harold, Cantor Alan, and the Board of Directors of Temple Beth El want to take this opportunity to wish our entire TBE family a very happy and healthy 5771.  May this 36th Gala Anniversary year of our beloved synagogue be one of great fulfillment and joy.  We look forward to our inspiring Yom Tov worship together during the Ten Days of Awe.  
 
L'shana Tova Tikateivu!
From Rabbi Harold...anyone who wants to share a personal healing story with the congregation during our Yom Kippur Afternoon Healing Service to please call me asap on my cell - (941) 806-9925
New Members
Welcome new members...
 
Ralph & Simone Shaw
Leo Smull
September and HHD Events!
SELICHOT  Saturday, September  4th   7:30 pm  Selichot  (& Havdalah) light refreshments to follow.
 
ROSH HASHANAH  Wednesday, September 8th   7:30 pm Erev Rosh Hashanah  Thursday, September 9th  10:00 am  Morning Service -Tashlich to follow

 

YOM KIPPUR   Friday,  September 17th    7:30 pm Kol Nidre

Saturday, September 18th   10:00 am Morning Service & Yizkor

Saturday, September 18th     4:30 pm Healing Service

Saturday, September 18th   5:30 pm Neilah & Break-the-Fast  (pot-luck, reservations required)

 

SUKKOT BUILDING   Tuesday, September 21st The Religious School kids will be invited to come on to help decorate our Sukkah!
 
SUKKOT  
 Friday, September 24th
   7:30 pm Erev Shabbat & Sukkot
Sunday, Sept 26th  Sukkot Men's Club Picnic to be held at Coquina Beach 12 - 4:00 pm
 
SIMCHOT TORAH    Friday, Oct. 1st   7:30 pm
 
 

SHABBAT
Shabbat ser
vices will be as usual; Friday nights at 7:30 pm and
Saturday morning (Torah Study) at 10:00 am.

August Events
Another successful Lox and Learn! Wonderful discussion, great food. Thanks to all who attended.
 
Thank you to the Woll's for a great Havdalah.
 
A big shout out to all who will be helping out at the Annual Community Wide Open House this Sunday. Come on over!

Special Announcements

Available for commemorating life events and memorializing loved ones :  Tree of Life Leaves, in green or gold.   Inscription of up to ten words.   Will be placed on a branch of your choosing and can be viewed in the lobby of  TBE.   Donation of  $100 per leaf.   Mail requests with payment to TBE in c/o Hanna Berkow.

Temple Beth El Religious & Hebrew School is now registering students for the 5770 - 5771 school year. We will meet on Sunday mornings, 10:30 until 12:00, and  for Hebrew instruction, Tuesdays for the older children, and Wednesdays for the younger children, after  school, September through May. Sunday School will begin September 26, 2010. 
 The Sunday program includes age-appropriate instruction in religion, Jewish history culture, and introduction to Israel, supplemented by  "Judaism through the Arts," a series of instruction by guest artists within the congregation in such areas as drama, music, the visual arts, and cooking. Hebrew lessons start with the alphabet, then reading & writing, up to pre-Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Hebrew School will begin September 28. 
 
Programs for adults are also available, including Adult Hebrew Wednesday evenings. Beginners classes are available- if interested notify Susie Konicov 
H. 941-739-1636 CELL 941-932-1636
 OR E-MAIL SKONICOV@VERIZON.NET 
 
      Interested in learning how to oversee the office and the volunteers and work with Sandy Clark this year as co - office manager? Call Sandy for more info 795-8922. 
 

      We are also looking for people to work with our committees. Whether you can give one hour or many hours, we need you.

Ritual, Education, Membership, Ways and Means, Finance, Special Projects, Social Committee, Publicity, etc. Many of our "Chairs" will be leaving their positions next June. If you have any desire to chair a committe or have a board position, contact Dr. Robyn 941-747-6847 or drrobyn@tampabay.rr.com
Our Sponsors
Thank you to those who have advertised on the TBE website so far. Please support our sponsors!  Bella Luna Graphics, Skyway Memorial Gardens, Dr. Robyn Spirtas, Counseling; Scott Kallins, Attorney and Jess Jewelers...  Click here to view  Advertise your business on the TBE website!
Women's Exchange
The Temple has joined forces with the Woman's Exchange in Sarasota! The Woman's Exchange is a consignment shop where we can bring our "no longer loved" items in for donation.  The Temple will get 65% of the sale!  They take clothing, jewelry, lamps, accessories for the home, antiques, collectibles, furniture, tools and much more.  If you have not been there, it is worth the trip - enjoy lunch in while you are in the area.

Donation dates and donation information will be at the Temple for all to see or you can call the Women's Exchange; 941-955-7859. Our consignment number is #57504.  It must be placed on each item with paper tape. Thank you Sheila Kovalsky for setting up this wonderful fundraiser!
Simcha Grams

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS  

 1           Bonnie Friedman

  4        Shirley Brooks

22        Rhoda Lebwohl

23        Jerry Shames

23        Julius Stone

28        Shirley Webb

29        Lazar Simon Williams

30        Jack Kipnes

 
  

OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES
 
11           Julius & Sophie Reiner
15        Jerry & Jean Shames  
30        Joshua & Lisa Leuchter

 If we somehow missed your birthday or anniversary- we apologize- please let us know so we can add you!!  

 
TBE sends out a "Simcha Gram" card to our members to honor their special occasion; be part of it! Include YOUR name on the card! For only $2.00 you can add your name to the Simcha Gram. Contact Jean Ellis 941-747-2423 to have your name added. This is a great way to show support of your fellow members as well as your support for TBE.  Click here for your mail- in order form!

 Donations

CHALLAH & WINE or ONEG & KIDDUSH

Neil & Sandy Clark in memory of Jane Clark; Sheila Kovalsky, Neil & Sandy Clark in memory of Jacob Kleinman; Neil and Sandy Clark in memory of Golda Milch; Robyn & Neil Spirtas in memory of Bob Lebwohl

Oneg sponsored by Jerry and Sue Koff in honor of Freda's 90th birthday; Oneg sponsored by Abe & Doris Epstein; Oneg and Challah & Wine and Kiddush sponsored by Arnold & Betty Klein in memory of Howard Lee Klein; Challah & Wine sponsored by Ralph & Simone Shaw; Roberta Barner sponsored Challah & Wine and Oneg in honor of Ray Barner's birthday;

 

YARZHEITS

Ty Silbert remembers; Jonas & Jean Ellis remember Sarah Ellis; Steven Watsky remembers Howard Watsky;Jack & Bernice Kipnes remember Bertha Schwartz; Roxane Dinkin remembers Nell Laugham; Julius & Sophie Reiner remember Sabina & Karol Reiner; Marlena Johnsky remembers Norman Harris;

 

IN MEMORY OF

Neil & Sandy Clark in memory of Bob Lebwohl; Neil & Sandy Clark in memory of Gert Turestky; Ed & Madelyn Freshwater in memory of Bob Lebwohl; Jonas & Jean Ellis in memory of Bob Lebwohl; Beverly Safron in memory of Bob Lebwohl; David & Cheryl Smith in memory of Bob Lebwohl; Marlena Johnsky & Katherine Richmond in memory of Bob Lebwohl; Susan Shipotofsky in memory of Bob Lebwohl; David & Sarah Lebwohl in memory of Bob Lebwohl

 

MISCELLEANOUS

Neil & Sandy Clark "Happy 90th Birthday to " Freda Koff; Helen Waldman "Happy 90th Birthday" to Freda Koff; Debbie Perciful; Ruth Popik; Neil & Sandy Clark donated the beautiful sounds of Michael McClelland (violist) for Kol Nidre night;

Marilyn Schaffner adorned the bimah with flowers "again this year" in memory of her daughter Nancy Sue Schaffner; Roz Rothman in honor of Freda Koff's "90th" birthday; Marlena Johnsky & Katherine Richmond in honor of Freda Koff's "90th" birthday; Binnie Williams; Norma Kagan in honor of Freda Koff's "90th" birthday; Marlena Johnsky wishes "Mazel Tov" to Myron & Addie Segelman on the birth of two new great-grandchildren; Alan Cohn wishes "Happy Birthday" to Freda Koff;

Carolyn Weinberger wishes "Happy Birthday" to Freda Koff; Natalie Nash wishes "Happy Birthday" to Freda Koff

ART ROBBINS MEN'S CLUB

 

HAROLD SCHAFFNER MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND

Marilyn Schaffner remembers Esther Schaffner and Mathias Strashun Anzel

 

RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND

 

DONATIONS TO SISTERHOOD

 

BOOK DEDICATIONS

 

If you would like to sponsor challah and wine for a Shabbat Service the cost is $18 "Chai". The donation goes to TBE Sisterhood and a sign will go on the table. You must let the office know at least 2 weeks ahead so that it can go on the large calendar behind the desk. If you are making a Yarzheit donation, please send it with the yarzheit letter - so that it can be posted in memory of the person you are honoring. If you would like to sponsor an Oneg or Kiddush - just let the office know the date so that it can go on the calendar. You would be responsible for bringing the foods you want to supply for that Oneg & Kiddush - setting it up and helping to clean up after. And, of course, we welcome donations for any and all reasons. If you have any questions, you can always contact the office at 755-4900 for more information.  

A special "Thank You" goes out to all who donated to Temple Beth El this month. If you would like to sponsor an Oneg or Kiddush, please call the Temple. 

Announcements

NEEDED: Volunteers to help in the kitchen Friday Nights and Saturday Mornings. 

 We also need people to provide baked goods; home-baked or from the store. Any cakes or cookies you bring for the Oneg will defray the cost for Sisterhood. Please call Marlena Johnsky at home - 753-4728 and let her know when you will help in the kitchen, and/or, bake.  Your participation will be appreciated.

Jerry and Susan Koff have graciously accepted the position of TBE Historians. If you have pictures from an event, Please send them to Jerry and Susan for our 2010 photo album! jkoff@tampabay.rr.com

Please remember Temple Beth El in your will, there is no greater gift.
 
Temple Beth El has purchased beautiful new Siddur prayer books for our Synagogue. To dedicate a Siddur in memory of, in honor of or in appreciation of , call TBE for an order form. Donations are $36 per book.
 
Skyway Memorial Gardens, now has an all Jewish section called "The Garden of Abraham". Consider purchasing your final resting place through Temple Beth El. For more information, call Skyway Gardens at 941-722-4543 or TBE at 941-755-4900.
 
Order your Judaica gifts now at either one of our two "Stores". Help Temple Beth El raise money, order your holiday items, gifts, household products and more!
 
  
or 

Traditions Jewish Gifts
Your #1 Source for
Jewish Gifts

 
  
Anyone interested in forming a social group to speak conversational Hebrew call Semha Zimmerman 941-798-8897
 
Consider joining our Troupe & Liturgy Class, our Adult Hebrew Class or our Choir!

We need your help! Please consider being on a committee or volunteering a few hours a month to support your synagogue. Fill out a "committee interest form". They are at TBE or e-mail Robyn Spirtas and she will send you one. drrobyn@tampabay.rr.com

 
Click here for this month's Yahrzeits 
Mark Your Calendar
We hope to see you at all the events and of course services are every Friday Night starting at 7:30 pm and Saturday Morning starting at 10:00 am!

Mark your calendar! ------------->>>>>
 
Havdalah sponsored by Neil and Sandy Clark
Saturday, Oct. 9th at 5:30 pm
New member Shabbat- Friday, Oct. 15th
LOX and Learn Breakfast- Sunday, Oct 17th
 
Casino Night...Sat. Nov. 6th
Hanukah Shabbat Friday, Dec. 1st
Downtown Hanukah Celebration Sunday, Dec. 5th
Tentatively scheduled...
Edna Ferber program - January 22, 2011.
Rabbi Harold's Adult Ed Mini Series
Temple Anniversary Gala - February 12, 2011.
Progressive Diner - March 2011.
 
Don't forget to print this newsletter so you have it accessible all month long!
 
Temple Beth El Bradenton 4200 32nd St. W, Bradenton, Florida. Call the Temple for more information  941.755.4900 or e-mail TBEbradentonfl@yahoo.com